Perth, Jan 2 : Serbia found a way to reach the quarter-finals at the United Cup on Tuesday when they edged past Czech Republic in the decisive mixed doubles match. Olga Danilovic and Hamad Medjedovic walked onto the court against Czechs Miriam Kolodziejova and Petr Nouza needing to win one set to advance to the last eight. After losing the opener, Danilovic and Medjedovic rallied to earn a dramatic 4-6, 7-5, 10-8 win. Danilovic and Medjedovic produced big-time tennis to win Group E and set a quarter-final clash against Group C winners Australia on Wednesday night. Novak Djokovic, who made his United Cup debut this week, overcame a tricky test from Jiri Lehecka to level the tie after Danilovic lost the opening rubber to Marketa Vondrousova 1-6, 6-3, 3-6. Novak Djokovic Speaks Chinese Fluently During United Cup 2024 Press Conference, Leaves Teammate and Reporters Shocked With His Mandarin (Watch Video).
The World No. 1 Serb struggled with a wrist problem throughout the match and recovered from a second-set dip, where he squandered a 3-1 lead, to eventually defeat the 22om">